HP ProLiant DL100 G2 DPSS User manual

HP ProLiant DL100 G2 Data
Protection Storage Server
installation guide
This guide provides installation and configuration information for the
HP ProLiant DL100 G2 Data Protection Storage Server with Microsoft®
Windows®Storage Server 2003 R2.
*5697-5868*
Part number: 5697–5868
First edition: June 2006

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Contents
Aboutthisguide............. 7
Intendedaudience ...................... 7
Gettinghelp ......................... 7
Relateddocumentation..................... 7
Conventions ......................... 8
Documentconventionsandsymbols............. 9
Textsymbols....................... 9
Equipmentsymbols ..................... 10
HPtechnicalsupport..................... 11
HPsubscriber’schoice.................. 12
HP-authorizedreseller.................. 12
Otherhelpfulwebsites ................. 12
1Setupoverview ............ 13
Planningforinstallation ................... 13
Planninganetworkconfiguration ............... 15
Configurationchecklist.................... 15
2Installingtheserver........... 17
Checkingkitcontents .................... 18
Becomingfamiliarwithfront/backpanels............ 19
Locatingandwritingdowntheserialnumber .......... 20
Completingrailkitinstallation................. 20
Cablingtheserver ..................... 21
Poweringontheserver.................... 22
3 Accessing the HP Data Protection Storage
ServerManagementconsole ....... 25
UsingtheDirectAttachmethod ................ 25
UsingtheRemoteBrowsermethod............... 26
UsingtheRemoteDesktopmethod............... 28
4 Configuring the server on the network . . . 31
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Beforeyoubegin ...................... 31
RunningtheRapidStartupWizard............... 34
RuntheDPMmini-setup ................... 35
5 Completing system configuration . . . . . 39
Additionalconfigurationtasks................. 39
A Configuring storage server for Web access
(optional)................ 41
SettingupanInternetconnection ............... 41
Index ................. 43
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Figures
1Decidinguponanetworkaccessmethod........... 14
2Kitcontents ....................... 18
3Frontpanel ....................... 19
4Backpanel ....................... 20
5Cableconnections .................... 21
6ConnectingtheMSA20 .................. 21
7Bezel.......................... 22
8Powerbutton....................... 22
9Finalizeinstallationscreen ................. 23
10Internetoptionsscreen .................. 27
11RapidStartupWizardscreen ............... 34
12Automaticconfigurationsettings.............. 41
13Proxyserversettings................... 42
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Tables
1Documentconventions.................... 9
2NetworkAccessmethods ................. 15
3Installationandconfigurationchecklist............ 16
4Serverconfigurationworksheet ............... 31
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About this guide
This guide provides information for setting up and configuring the following
HP ProLiant Storage Server models:
•HP ProLiant DL100 G2 1TB Data Protection Storage Server
•HP ProLiant DL100 G2 2TB Data Protection Storage Server
•HP ProLiant DL100 G2 3TB Data Protection Storage Server
•HP ProLiant DL100 G2 6TB Data Protection Storage Server
In addition to being printed and included in your product kit, this guide
is also provided as a PDF printable document on the HP ProLiant Data
Protection Storage Server Documentation CD.
Intended audience
This book is intended for use by technical professionals who are
experienced with the following:
•Microsoft®administrative procedures
•System and storage configurations
Getting help
If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP
authorized service provider or access our web site: http://www.hp.com.
NOTE:
Known issues and workarounds for the storage server products and
the service release are addressed in release notes. To view the latest
version, visit http://www.hp.com/go/support Select See support and
troubleshooting information and enter a product name/number. Under
self-help resources, select manuals (guides, supplements, addendums,
etc.).
Related documentation
In addition to this guide, refer to the following documents for more
information:
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•HP ProLiant DL100 G2 Data Protection Storage Server
administration guide
•HP ProLiant 1U Rail installation instructions
These documents are available on the Documentation CD or they can be
obtained at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Select your product,
then click Technical documentation under the Support section.
Conventions
This document contains the following conventions and symbols:
• Document conventions
•Textsymbols
• Equipment symbols
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Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention Element
Blue text Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
Medium blue,
underlined
text (http://
www.hp.com)
Web site addresses
Bold font •Key names
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as
into a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or
selected, such as menu and list items,
buttons, and check boxes
Italic font Text emphasis
Monospace font •File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Text typed at the command line
Monospace,
italic font •Code variables
•Command-line variables
Monospace,
bold font Emphasis of file and directory names,
system output, code, and text typed at the
command line
Text symbols
WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or
death.
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CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to
equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
TIP:
Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.
Equipment symbols
The following equipment symbols may be found on HP ProLiant Storage
Server hardware.
WARNING!
Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these
symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure.
WARNING!
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a
network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or
telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.
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